Proposal 1: Platform long jump - single pallet to single pallet. [ Revision 1 ]
Committee: JumpsSubmitted on 2018-09-26
Status: Passed on November 01, 2018
Background
Long jump to platform currently enables rolling hops similar to regular long jump.
This proposal is to limit rolling hops so techniques can only be static side hops and very small pre-hop side hops.
Proposal
Old Wording
13B.10 Event Flow: Long Jump on Platform In the Long Jump on Platform competition, the rider attempts to jump as far as possible from a short pallet run-up to a landing pad without a dismount. Following the jump, the rider must then stay mounted and in control on the unicycle for 3 seconds on the landing pallets (described in setup below).
Riders may jump with the wheel going forward or sideways. The rider may break off the attempt as long as they are still on the pallet run-up. As soon as they jump in any direction from the pallet run-up, it counts as an attempt. The farthest non-fouling, successful jump is recorded.
The rider must start on the run-up and land on the landing platform without touching the ground. After landing, the rider must remain mounted and on the landing platform for 3 seconds, as counted by a judge. The rider may do any form of idling, hopping or stillstanding during the 3 seconds. Once the judge has counted 3 seconds, the jump is complete. To avoid endless competitions, the length to jump will always increase by 5cm for each round. Once there are only 5 riders left, the final starts and it’s up to the riders to decide in which steps they continue.
13D.7 Setup: Long Jump on Platform The riding area consists of a run-up platform and landing platform of the same height and width.
Both platforms should be a fixed together so that they do not move when jumped from or landed on. It is recommended to cover the pallets with plywood or a similar material of sufficient friction to allow for safe landings. If EUR pallets are used, a minimum of 24 EUR pallets would be needed (with spares recommended). A Long Jump on Platform competition needs a minimum area of 12x2 meters. Run-up platform: If EUR pallets are used, the platform must be three pallets high by five pallets long, requiring 15 pallets. The pallets should be placed the “wide” way such that the dimensions of the run-up platform are 43.5cm H x 4m L x 1.2m W. If EUR pallets are not used the run-up platform must be between 3.5 and 4.5 meters long, 1 to 1.5 meters wide and 40 to 45 cm high. Landing platform: If EUR pallets are used, the platform must be three pallets high by three pallets long, requiring 9 pallets. The pallets should be placed the “wide” way such that the dimensions of the take-off platform are 43.5cm H x 2.4m L x 1.2m W. If EUR pallets are not used the take-off platform must be between 2 and 3 meters long, 1 to 1.5 meters wide and 40 to 45 cm high.
New Wording:
13B.10 Event Flow: Long Jump on Platform
In the Long Jump on Platform competition, the rider attempts to jump as far as possible from a take-off platform to a landing platform without a dismount. The rider must remain mounted and in control on the unicycle for 3 seconds on the landing platform (described in setup below).
Riders may jump with the wheel facing forward or sideways. The rider may break off the attempt as long as they are still on the take-off platform. As soon as they jump in any direction (landing anywhere but the take-off platform), it counts as an attempt. The farthest non-fouling, successful jump is recorded.
The rider must begin stationary on the take-off platform [other option: the rider must mount on the take off platform] and must land on the landing platform without touching the ground. The rider must land with their wheel on top of the landing surface i.e. they may not pedal grab then go to tyre. After landing, the rider must remain mounted and on the landing platform for 3 seconds, as counted by a judge. The rider may do any form of idling, hopping or stillstanding during the 3 seconds. Once the judge has counted 3 seconds, the jump is complete. The length of jump will increase by 5cm increments for each round until 5 riders remain in the competition. When 5 riders remain the riders may decide on smaller increments when increasing the distance.
13D.7 Setup: Long Jump on Platform The jump area consists of a takeoff platform and landing platform of the same height, width and length.
Both platforms should be fixed together to prevent movement throughout the event. EUR pallets (120cm x 80cm x 14.5cm) are recommended and should be covered with plywood or a similar material of sufficient friction to allow for safe landings. If EUR pallets are used the event requires 6 pallets however spares are recommended.
Take-off and landing platform: The dimension of the takeoff and landing surface should be 120cm x 80cm (EUR pallet) with the platforms orientated parallel along the 120cm side to ensure that riders are jumping from or landing onto the 120cm side. The platforms must be equal height between 36cm and 45cm (3 pallets) high. If EUR pallets are not available the platform should be marked to ensure the surface dimensions that may be used is no larger than 120cm x 80cm.
Body
I have changed most mentions of the "pallets" to the "platform" as it is possible that someone could build a platform without pallets.
I have outlined dimensions of 120cm x 80cm and suggested EUR Pallets based on these dimensions. I have noted that if pallets are longer than 80cm then the surface should be marked to make sure that only 80cm width of the pallet may be used for takeoff and landing.
I have outlined that the rider must be stationary on the take-off platform. Another option is to say that the rider "must mount on the take off platform"
Added that they cannot pedal grab then go to tyre.
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Votes on this proposal:
10 out of 13 voting members have voted.
Agree: 10, Disagree: 0, Abstain: 0.